Proclamations from the Mayor (Monday is 'Melissa Butler Day' in Crawfordsville) and the Indiana General Assembly and best wishes from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia were among the highlights of a reception Saturday marking the retirement of Professor Melissa Butler after 37 years service to Wabash.

Current and former students and faculty as well as trustees and staff packed International Hall to celebrate the career of a trail blazing teacher, scholar, and mentor for decades to both students and faculty.